. steve perry, san antonio, texas. entitlements are increasing, because america is tired of republicans favoring rich people. simon sanders, edinburgh, scotland, bill, "the washington post" implied you were racist because they could not dispute the facts that you represent. tony, willington, colorado. yes, self reliance, like all those investors relying on the hard work of the laborers. those are the ones getting the entitlements. i think he means the fat cats, not the workers. dan, vero beach, florida, bill, you are correct in your analysis. the democrat party and their allies at "the washington post" will continue to come after yous country. my fear is their assault will be more than you can handle. well, i've been dishing it and taking it for more than 16 years, dan. haven't beaten me down. joan, new zealand. bill, watched your comments about a traditional society and those voting for obama wanting stuff. it was the way you sneered at people wanting stuff that's upset people. joan, no sneering here. if i want to denigrate those receiving entitlements i would have done so in no uncert